La Grange, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = La Grange, North Carolina
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of La Grange, North Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Lenoir
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area_total_km2 = 5.9
area_land_km2 = 5.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.3
area_land_sq_mi = 2.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2005
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population_total = 2804
population_density_km2 = 485.1
population_density_sq_mi = 1256.4

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 33
elevation_ft = 108
latd = 35 |latm = 18 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 77 |longm = 47 |longs = 32 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 28551
area_code = 252
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 37-36400GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0988067GR|3
website = [http://www.lagrangenc.com/ www.lagrangenc.com]
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La Grange (often spelled LaGrange or Lagrange) is a town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,844 at the 2000 census and estimated to be 2,804 in 2005. [ [http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/north-carolina/la-grange La Grange, North Carolina ] ] La Grange is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.

Geography

La Grange is located at coor dms|35|18|31|N|77|47|32|W|city (35.308583, -77.792118)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²), of which, 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²) of it is land and 0.44% is water.

History

La Grange was named for the French estate of the Marquis de Lafayette. [ [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=19420 La Grange, North Carolina NC, town profile (Lenoir County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk ] ] The Herring House, La Grange Presbyterian Church, and La Grange Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [ [http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us/nrlist.htm National Register Listings in North Carolina ] ]

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,844 people, 1,211 households, and 768 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,256.4 people per square mile (485.9/km²). There were 1,330 housing units at an average density of 587.6/sq mi (227.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 42.86% White, 55.03% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 1,211 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,304, and the median income for a family was $38,068. Males had a median income of $26,581 versus $20,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,436. About 14.4% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

chools

La Grange is served by three public schools which are operated by the Lenoir County Public School system. They include North Lenoir High School, E.B. Frink Middle School and La Grange Elementary School. Higher education is provided through nearby Lenoir Community College.

Library

The Neuse Regional Library system is headquartered in Kinston and operates a branch in La Grange. [ [http://www.neuselibrary.org/branches/branches.html Branch Libraries of the Neuse Regional Library System ] ]

Transportation

Passenger

*Air: La Grange is served by the nearby Kinston Regional Jetport airport codes|ISO|KISO with service to Orlando, Florida. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the closest major airport with service to more than 45 domestic and international destinations.
*I-95 is the closest Interstate Highway to La Grange and is located 40 miles west of the town.
*The closest Amtrak station is located in Selma.

Roads

*The main highway in La Grange is US 70, which offers access to the North Carolina coast and I-95.
*NC 903 is the other highway that runs through the town.

Local Events

The Garden Spot Festival is a yearly event that occurs between the 7th and 9th of September. The event includes live bands, food, and artistic performances. [ [http://www.lagrangenc.com/garden-spot-festival-la-grange-nc.php Garden Spot Festival - La Grange, NC ] ]

Notable people from La Grange

*The Corsairs - Doo-wop quartet consisting of brothers Jay "Bird," James and Moses Uzzell with cousin George Wooten, formed in La Grange. The group is known for its R&B hit "Smoky Places," which peaked at no. 12 on the Billboard pop charts in 1962. ["Top 40 Hits", Joel Whitburn, ISBN 0-8230-8280-6]
*Frank Lucas - famous drug lord and subject of a 2007 motion picture "American Gangster"

References

External links

* [http://www.lagrangenc.com Town of La Grange, NC Official Website]